Kemper Corporation

In-House Trial Attorney (Remote-Houston)

Kemper Corporation • $99K — $164K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of trial attorney experience required
  • Preference for candidates with insurance defense work experience
  • Must be a member of the State Bar with current licensing
  • Willingness to travel as needed
  • 2 weeks of in-office training followed by a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

  • Handle legal work on assigned cases with urgency
  • Create and maintain documented case handling strategies
  • Develop and organize document files for pleadings and briefs
  • Prepare timely status reports for claims handlers every 60 days
  • Ensure proper documentation and organization of all files
  • Provide prompt responses to calls and correspondence
  • Utilize case management software for case tracking and compliance

Benefits

  • Opportunity to strategize cases and exercise business judgment
  • Hybrid work schedule post-training
  • Exposure to a variety of legal challenges in insurance law
  • Supportive environment with emphasis on timely communication
Full Job Description
Location(s)
P&C-Broadway-Houston-TX

Position Summary:

We are seeking Legal Counsel to work in our Houston, TX location. This role offers you the ability to strategize cases, exercise business judgment soundly, and operate with a sense of urgency. If you are suitably experienced and ready to quickly assume responsibilities, this opportunity may be for you.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Handles legal work on assigned cases Aggressively pursues files referred to Staff Counsel by the Claims Department.
  • Creates and maintains a documented strategy for case handling in each assigned case to include a synopsis of the intangible factors, i.e. the judge, plaintiff attorney, aggravating factors, etc.
  • Develops, organizes and maintains document files consisting of pleadings, briefs and memorandums.
  • Prepares and submits timely status reports to claims handlers on all significant activities as they occur, but at no greater than 60-day intervals.
  • Ensures that all files are properly documented and organized.
  • Provides prompt and timely responses to all telephone calls and correspondence.
  • Utilizes and/or ensures use of case management software for maintaining notes, diary, calendar, billing, etc., on cases assigned to Staff Counsel and in accordance with established Company operating guidelines, procedures and legal and ethical requirements/guidelines.


Position Qualifications:
  • 3-5 plus years of experience as a trial attorney.
  • Handling of insurance defense work is preferred.
  • Member of the State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing education requirements.
  • Required to travel as needed.
  • The selected candidate will be required to complete 2 weeks of training in office. Post training the employee will transition to a hybrid work schedule which will require weekly reporting to our Dallas location.


The salary range for this position is: $99,000-$164,000.

About Kemper Corporation

Kemper Corporation is an insurance holding company that provides property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, and other financial products and services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Kemper's property and casualty insurance products include personal and commercial auto insurance, homeowners insurance, and renters insurance. The company's life and health insurance products include individual life insurance, group life insurance, and health insurance. Kemper Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, which include Kemper Preferred, Kemper Specialty, and Kemper Life.
Learn more about Kemper Corporation
Size
10,300 employees
Market Cap
$3.2 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$409.9 million
5 Year Trend
+17.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
NASDAQ
KMPR
* Ladders Estimates

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